Yosemite Valley, which has been closed since July 25 because of a wildfire burning west of the park, will reopen at 9 a.m. PT Tuesday, park officials said Friday afternoon.

The park was closed to visitors more than two weeks ago — at the height of vacation season because of poor air quality and operations to fight the Ferguson Fire. Smoke filled the park, making it hard to see.

"We'd like to express our sincere gratitude to the firefighters and, Incident command teams for their great efforts in suppressing the Ferguson Fire," said Michael Reynolds, Yosemite superintendent. "This is truly a historic and unprecedented event in park history, and we are thrilled to welcome back visitors to Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove."

One route into the park, California 41 and Wawona Road, will remain closed from Wawona, California, to Yosemite Valley for at least another week because of the wildfire and ongoing firefighting, park officials said. Travel delays elsewhere in the area are possible as well.

The Ferguson Fire, which began around 8:30 p.m. July 13, is still active and can flare up near roads. Visitors should drive with extreme caution, park officials said.

This slider shows Yosemite Falls before the Ferguson Fire, and how the landmark appeared on July 24, obscured by smoke.

Park facilities will have limited hours and limited visitor services as Yosemite returns to normal operations.

Once opened, Yosemite Valley can be accessed via El Portal Road (California 140) and Big Oak Flat Road (California 120) from the west or Tioga Road (California 120) from the east.

Mariposa Grove, in the park south of Yosemite Valley, also will reopen to visitors next week. Visitors will be allowed to return at 9 a.m. Monday, park officials said.

The Glacier Point Road, closer to Yosemite Valley, remains closed and is expected to open when California 41 completely reopens. The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir area, north of Yosemite Valley, remains closed because of smoke but is expected to reopen soon, park officials said.

As of Friday morning, the blaze has destroyed nearly 150 square miles, burning an area almost as large as the city of Denver, and is 80 percent contained. Annually, about 5.2 million people visit Yosemite National Park, located northeast of Fresno.

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Dee Parry, left, and Haydn Parry of London strain to see vistas obscured by smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. It was the couple's first visit to the park. Ron Holman

Smoke from the from the Ferguson Fire hangs in the air as Hanna Demunck, left, and her father Jan Demunck of Holland check fire maps displayed at Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. It was the couple's first visit to the park. Ron Holman

Dee Parry, left, and Haydn Parry of London strain to see vistas obscured by smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. It was the couple's first visit to the park. Ron Holman

Yosemite National Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds, right, speaks to about 100 people during an informational meeting about the Ferguson Fire in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Ron Holman

Dee Parry, left, and Haydn Parry of London strain to see vistas obscured by smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. It was the couple's first visit to the park. Ron Holman

Donnie Wall, other park employees and area residents listen to park and fire officials to speak during an informational meeting about the Ferguson Fire in Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Ron Holman

Robert Ambrosini soaks shingles on the roof of the Fish Camp General Store Fish Camp on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. It's the third night in a row he's done it since the ash from the Ferguson Fire started falling on the store. Ron Holman

Robert Ambrosini soaks shingles on the roof of the Fish Camp General Store Fish Camp on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. It's the third night in a row he's done it since the ash from the Ferguson Fire started falling on the store. Ron Holman

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About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Jobina Zapata sings the National Anthem as about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Chaplian John Hunter gives the invocation to about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Woody Smeck, Superintendent for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, speaks to about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Woody Smeck, Superintendent for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, speaks to about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Joe Suarez, Superintendent, Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew, speaks to about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Hotshot Crew member Angel Vogl gives the Hotshot Prayer to about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Harold "Magoo" Cook speaks about his fallen best friend to about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Meriel Hughes talks about her fallen brother as about 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

Bill Kaage presents the Wildland Firefighter Statue during the memorial service for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Kaage is the Division Chief for National Park Service Fire & Aviation. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,

About 1,000 people gathered Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Valdez Hall in Fresno to pay their respects for firefighter Brian Hughes. The Arrowhead Interagency Hotshot Crew Captain died while fighting the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park on July 29, 2018 and was based out of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ron Holman,